Attendance in 2026
Attendance continues to be a top priority for the government, which has set a target of 80% of students attending school for more than 90% of the year by 2030. To achieve this, schools need to aspire to reach an…
Principal’s Notes – Dec 2025
Tēnā koutou katoa, As the last bell of the year rings on what has been a truly remarkable and memorable school year, I write to you all with immense warmth and gratitude. The year 2025 has been, as we often…
2025 WSCW Prize-Givings – Congratulations and Thanks
A big CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all those involved with our end-of-year 2025 Prize-Givings, which we held across Weeks 3-9 of Term 4. We celebrated Sports Prize-Giving (October 21st), Pasifika Prize-Giving (October 22nd), Year 13 Leavers' Event and joint…
Remember to set up your Kindo account
Just a quick reminder that Kindo is our new school payment system and this is our preferred method of payment. Kindo offers you a simple and quick way to view and pay for school donations, trips and course costs, support fundraisers,…
Strike action – Weds 5 November 2025
Kia ora koutou, The PPTA union has confirmed strike action this week for 2 hours on Wednesday 5 November, 1.15pm - 3.15pm. Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 will finish school at 1pm on Wednesday. Please be assured that…
Thurs 30 Oct 2025 – School closes at 2:30pm for all year levels
Kia ora Springs-Waiōrea whānau, Next week on Thursday, October 30th, school closes at 2:30pm for all year levels to prepare for our Y13 Leavers' Event (3pm start in front of KHCL) and Y13 + Y12 Prize-Givings (4:45pm start in Gym)…
Full day strike – Thursday 23 October 2025
Kia ora koutou, The PPTA and NZEI unions have confirmed strike action this week on Thursday 23 October 2025 (covers both teachers and support staff in schools). This is a full day strike affecting all year levels, and there will…
PunaFest 2025 – Sat 18th Oct (10am-4pm) – Join us!
PunaFest 2025, our very first festival, is happening this Saturday at school! It's boutique, it's intimate. And you're all warmly invited! PunaFest 2025 comes to life with live music, haka, art exhibition, student & alumni showcase, kai & market stalls,…
Prize-Giving Changes for Weeks 3 & 4
Please note the following changes to school prize-givings in Weeks 3 and 4: Week 3 Sports Prize-Giving will now be held at 2pm on Tuesday 21/10/25 in Te Rehu, due to the full PPTA strike on 23/10/25 **PLEASE NOTE NEW…